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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.54, 22,007.65 and 7,174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.54, 22,007.65 and 7,174.35 is: 10,762.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.54 : 22,007.65 = 7,174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.54/22,007.65 = 7,174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.54x = 22,007.65 × 7,174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.54x = 157,890,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,890,473.74/14,670.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.42

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